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abortion

Definition

  • noun: a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus
  • noun: the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus
  • synonyms: miscarriage, miscarriage, monstrosity

Examples

  • She chose to have/get an 'abortion'.

  • demonstrators opposed to 'abortion'

  • a doctor who performs 'abortions'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Brenda, listen to me. I don't care if you're a virgin, all right? Really, I can wait. I'm not a virgin. I had an abortion two years ago. My parents had a friend do it a man that my father plays golf with. And then, when I got better they kicked me out of the house. I had an abortion and I wasn't their daughter anymore. (gently): Hey... I'm so sorry. Please don't be mad at me. (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can